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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
1
W. Ross Keith Jr shot his wife in her hospital room after stabbing her at a neighbor’s home. He later shot himself in the arm and was taken into custody as she died from breast wounds. Keith told doctors he wanted to die, claiming jealousy and infidelity drove the act.
One defendant was arraigned in city court before Mayor B L Malone on driving a automobile while intoxicated. The customary fine of 100 dollars and costs was imposed.
Closing quotations for New York and New Orleans cotton markets are listed with opening highs lows and closes for each contract. The report includes Mar May July Oct and Dec futures with bid and ask ranges and spot values for New York.
Shock troops of the ice king advance on Alabama behind a snow barrage as storms sweep the region. North Alabama reports four inches of snow with frigid temperatures while Dothan sees light flurries. Across the Deep South gales hit farm homes and tens of deaths are blamed on the cold and blizzard conditions.
In Mountain View Arkansas on December 19 the Connie Franklin murder jury reported a six to six deadlock and sought a lesser charge. Judge F B Bone urged continued effort to reach a verdict given county debt and witness costs. The foreman questioned reducing to second degree murder with a five to 21 year penalty. The county grand jury was discharged, delaying any further action until May.
The board of mayor and aldermen meet at 7 30 pm to open bids on 360000 dollars of the city refunding bonds. Several bids are expected from major financial houses and the best will be accepted.
Daniel Cupid failed to issue any marriage licenses on Wednesday at the office of Probate Judge M D Wiggins. Yet the month began with a strong start toward a new record, suggesting hope for a large December.
In New York Bay the Furness Bermuda Fort Victoria was rammed by the Algonquin in dense fog. 415 people including crew were saved with no casualties. Lifeboats recovered most aboard while Captain A. Francis and 12 crew stayed below decks.
Sheriff B E Davis and deputies raided the Shady Grove area near the Lawrence county line early Wednesday, seizing three men and a large copper still. About 350 gallons of beer and nine gallons of finished moonshine were confiscated as the raid halted a running operation.
A severe windstorm in Cedar Grove near the Alabama Florida line injured at least five people and wrecked homes including those of Judge Tew and Briscow Capps. Mrs. Kirkland and her infant were exposed to the rain after the house collapsed. Livestock casualties and extensive property damage were reported.
The article notes Saturday will be the shortest day of the year with daylight increasing afterward. It explains that on March 22 day and night are equal, and after the solstice hours of daylight rise until June 22.
The county rural schools will dismiss tomorrow afternoon for Christmas holidays affecting thousands of students. Classes resume after the holiday, with mid term examinations scheduled shortly after reopening.
Limestone County Democrats push for S A Lynne of Decatur to be nominated for the U S Senate. R B Patton reports strong local support and a Montgomery vote backing Lynne’s resolution that bars non endorsing candidates from party tickets. The August primary looms as state politics heat up for 1930.
A Decatur weather note reports sustained cold air with no cost to residents. The report says the thermometer did not set winter records yet temperatures remained severely cold, keeping coats and hats in use.
Fair and colder tonight with temperatures around 16 degrees in the north, 18 to 24 degrees along the coast. Inland areas see a rise to near 20s as the day progresses with gradually improving conditions.
Columbus Ohio December 19 Warden P E Thomas Ohio Penitentiary says he may proceed with the electrocution of Dr James H Snook for the murder of co ed Theora Hix if the state supreme court does not act on the appeal before midnight Stay expires at midnight and execution could occur between midnight tonight and tomorrow Chief Justice Marshall did not commit to a ruling before meetings conclude.
J. M. Miller, chair of the Etowah county Democratic Executive Committee, issued a signed statement inviting all qualified electors to participate in the 1930 primary as voters or candidates. He stressed harmony within the party and adherence to democratic principles regardless of past votes.
Mrs Eugenia Bankhead Hoyt daughter of Representative Bankhead of Alabama and Wilfred Lawson Butt University of Nevada student were married in Reno. The bride previously married Morton Hoyt son of the former United States Solicitor General. Several women from the divorce colony reportedly tried to block the match saying Butt was a youngster.
The Rev. J. A. Delk remains missing from his home and no word has reached his wife. She lies ill with worry as reports say he was seen in Athens on Monday and en route to Huntsville, with no further information to date.
Mrs. T. M. Jones Sr a leading Decatur figure dies at the Mayo Clinic Rochester after an illness since February Illness worsened despite several operations and care from September in Minnesota She leaves husband four children and six grandchildren plus three sisters and four brothers Mrs Jones was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Decatur and a native of Georgia
P. T. Bushey of Albany route four died after a accidental gun discharge on a family hunting visit. The weapon went off as nephews Walter and William Andrews handled it, striking Bushey in the thigh. He died at Benevolent hospital after being brought in yesterday. Survived by wife, parents, a brother G. W. Busbey, and two sisters. Funeral set for Friday at Lebanon with services at 11:30 a.m.
Weather slows construction across Decatur and Hartselle with snow hindering outdoor work. Contractors have paused new building efforts for days as conditions remain severe until a weather change arrives.
The article notes icy sidewalks caused several falls but reports no serious accidents as yet. Observers glanced around to avoid attention while people shuffled along and tried to complete duties despite slips.
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